Name Information
Joshua the son of Jehozadak served as high priest when the Jewish exiles returned from Babylon. Alongside Zerubbabel, he led the rebuilding of the temple and the restoration of proper worship. In Zechariah’s visions, Joshua’s cleansing symbolized God’s forgiveness of His people.
Roles
Relationships
Story
Returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel under Cyrus’s decree.
Led in rebuilding the altar to offer sacrifices to God before the temple was finished.
Worked with Zerubbabel to rebuild the temple after prophetic encouragement.
In Zechariah’s vision, was accused by Satan but cleansed and clothed by God.
Spiritual Significance
- 1Served as high priest for the first generation after the exile.
- 2Helped rebuild the altar and temple in Jerusalem.
- 3Was a key figure in restoring worship to God.
- 4In Zechariah’s vision, was cleansed and given new clothes — a sign of God’s grace.
Christ Connection
Joshua’s name, meaning 'The Lord is salvation,' is the same as Jesus’ in Hebrew (Yeshua).
His cleansing in Zechariah 3 foreshadows Christ’s work in clothing believers with His righteousness.
What We Can Learn
- 1God cleanses His servants for His work.
- 2Spiritual leadership requires both worship and obedience.
- 3God’s grace overcomes Satan’s accusations.
Memory Verses
“See, I have taken away your sin, and I will put fine garments on you.”
Key Passages
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